Freedom Forum’s Executive Chief honoured with “Freedom Fighter Award”

The award was presented to Dahal amidst a function organized by Panchthar Chapter of Federation of Nepali Journalists at Fidim on July 12, 2018. The award carries a purse of Rs 22,222 along with a letter of appreciation.

Federation of Nepali Journalists, Panchthar Chapter provides this award to a journalist every year in recognition of significant contribution to strengthen civic liberties through journalism.

Mr. Dahal has been honoured with this award for his tremendous efforts on lobbying and advocacy for Freedom of Expression, Press freedom and Right to Information to build good governance regime across the country.

On the occasion, Mr. Dahal stressed the need for Nepali media to be more credible, dignified and professional and urged the government to not bring any laws and Acts that curtain the space of freedom of expression and opinion.

The report encloses freedom of press and expression updates from January to December 2018 which highlighted a total of 98 press freedom violations during this passing year 2018, a sharp rise compared to the previous year, 2017. Only 66 incidents were recorded in 2016.

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